[G] Goodbye my friend

A better friend, I have not met

To hear my woes and lighten my debt

Your strength and love came from your soul

you mended others and made us whole

You brightened my day with your funny retort

saying "dinner for two" made me let out a snort

You reminded me that I'd remember this

when you were gone and surely missed

You tried to prepare me for when you were gone

but now I feel alone and withdrawn

this too will pass, then I'll remember you and smile

at the little things that made knowing you worthwhile

thank you Jamie, I will not forget

A better friend, I have not met

[G] A Best Friend

I've never had a best friend
I grew up isolated and alone

no one to really talk to
not even on the phone

There is an emptiness deep inside
a void that is hallow and resounds

I'd like someone who'd understand me
at least while my heart still pounds

We could make our own Terabithia
running freely through the trees

building castles and adventures
and making chimes out of keys

we'd build that bridge together
so that rope would never break

and we'd always be together
I'd see you beside me when I wake

A simple request for a best friend
it's not such a simple goal

finding someone to fit with me
to fill my void and make me whole

[L] If I was a cat

I often wonder how life would be
if I were a cat, spirited and free



I think I'd chase rodents and bugs
and scratch up a few rugs


I'd sleep on top of your head
and bring you presents that are dead




I'd climb on top of your shelves
and go where no person delves


then with grace and poise
I wouldn't make a noise

I'd pounce on you when you least expect
(really, it's not anger, but out of respect)


After an hour of play
I'd check out my tray

I'd sniff at my food
then meow that you're rude

for not supplying me with gourmet cuisine
as part of your routine

but later at night, when you flop into bed
I'd climb onto MY pillow, the one where I shed

I'd snuggle with you and purr in your ear
Pay attention to me... to me! I'm here!


So another day has gone by and you're happy I bet
because you know you're my favorite pet